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I was wrong and I will most certainly apologize for that. Even if I was wrong only to a certain extent, I was still wrong. Too many people these days think they do nothing wrong or try to rationalize it to appease their own conscience. I try very hard not to be one of them as much as possible.

....unless it's my wife or my brothers. Then I'm NEVER wrong!

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I was wrong and I will most certainly apologize for that. Even if I was wrong only to a certain extent, I was still wrong.

Just because it appears "on the books" does not mean it's there legally, or even enforceable. Personally, I believe the reason they have not taken any steps to correct their mistake is in order to intimidate people. We are supposed to be a nation governed by the rule of law and are not to be ruled by those that ignore the law themselves and seek to impose their own rules on others.

Personally, I would not apologize. The NCC parks gun ban is not valid and not enforceable. And, anyone that knows the facts and tries to intimidate others into obeying an unjust law is not worthy of respect.

However, I would attempt to enlighten those that don't know the facts and are willing to listen. Chances are though, the woman you encountered is just anti-gun and wouldn't be willing to hear the truth, no matter what.

_________________-BootsHave Gun—Will Travel

Si vis pacem, para bellum

stephpd

Post subject: Re: Glasgow Park trip

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:02 pm

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Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2008 3:13 pmPosts: 4655Location: Claymont.DE

Boots wrote:

Personally, I would not apologize. The NCC parks gun ban is not valid and not enforceable. And, anyone that knows the facts and tries to intimidate others into obeying an unjust law is not worthy of respect.

Ask folks like Dave if it's enforceable. It has been used to deny people of a CCDW, by a judge, as a reason not to permit a license. Even though no ticket was ever written it was in his record and used against him.

Once that happens then you can't honestly check off on any concealed carry application that you've never been denied a license. Thus possibly haunting you even further.

_________________"The human race divides politically into those who want people to be controlled and those who have no such desire." - Robert A. HeinleinWhat a shame that we have the two major political parties that believe the former.

... Ask folks like Dave if it's enforceable. It has been used to deny people of a CCDW, by a judge, as a reason not to permit a license. Even though no ticket was ever written it was in his record and used against him.

I don't believe it was as simple as you say.

First, it wasn't enforced; no arrest, and probably no record was made at this time.

Secondly, there were other issues involved. Namely, he made the complaint about the police department and documented what happened. Also, there was an ex-wife that was against him, and some statements he made involving the teaching of his kids about gun safety which is guaranteed to drive an anti- a bit crazy. And, no doubt the judge paid close attention to what the PD had to say about the application.

IMHO, he didn't do anything wrong but the powers-that-be are probably looking for ways to deny an application. They need at least a few denials to show they're "doin' their job" and unfortunately he was caught up in this. Being involved with an open carry site probably wasn't mentioned at the hearing but no doubt was on their list.

Unfortunately, had he not complained about the PD and documented the problem concerning the illegal law he wouldn't have been classified (in their eyes) as a troublemaker and would have gotten his license. As a child we learn that sometimes the world is not fair; I think this is one of those times.

_________________-BootsHave Gun—Will Travel

Si vis pacem, para bellum

Kuntryboy816

Post subject: Re: Glasgow Park trip

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:42 am

Joined: Wed Dec 19, 2012 12:23 pmPosts: 1611Location: Newark DE

Boots wrote:

Kuntryboy816 wrote:

....However, I would attempt to enlighten those that don't know the facts and are willing to listen. Chances are though, the woman you encountered is just anti-gun and wouldn't be willing to hear the truth, no matter what.

I don't know that she was an ANTI or not. I believe she was tyring to educate me and due to my ignorance of the NCC law I wasn't understanding what she was trying to convey. I do know that she was obstinate and upset and did not want to have a discussion, only to tell me that I was wrong. She actually knows a long-term and well respected member of this forum and spoke with him after our encounter to discuss the matter. I will not go into detail but I was contacted by that member afterwards Some very serious and completely false accusations were made that have absolutely eroded any respect I had for the lady I encountered. Not that I would know her if I saw her again but it will take great effort on my behalf to remain civil to her if I did.

_________________Your life is made up of 2 dates and a dash... make the most of the dash!

One final comment: IMHO, it's not a valid 'law' if it was put in the code illegally. I hope that through this 'long-term and well respected member of this forum' she now understands that her so-called law is invalid and unenforceable.

_________________-BootsHave Gun—Will Travel

Si vis pacem, para bellum

NormH3

Post subject: Re: Glasgow Park trip

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:55 am

Joined: Tue May 31, 2011 5:49 pmPosts: 676Location: Newark

Sorry for dredging up an old thread, but I've decided I'm going to contact my county rep about this. I wonder if it also makes sense to copy the Council President, Gordon, the County Police Chief and the AG's office. Thoughts?

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GatorDude

Post subject: Re: Glasgow Park trip

Posted: Mon Jun 20, 2016 3:49 pm

Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:54 pmPosts: 3176Location: Newark, Delaware

I believe others have done that with no success.

I will note that I am aware of at least one person that regularly open carries at the Glasgow Park while with his young daughter.